Frightening earthquake in Adana!

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has occurred in the Kozan district of Adana. The tremor was also felt in surrounding provinces.

According to information received from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), a magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred at 20:07 with its epicenter in the Kozan district of Adana. As the earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 20.13 kilometers, caused citizens to panic and take to the streets, it was also felt in the Adana city center and surrounding provinces.

The following statements were included in the AFAD announcement:

#EARTHQUAKE
Magnitude: 5.0 (Mw)
Location: Kozan (Adana)
Date: 2024-10-27
Time: 20:07:09 TSI
Latitude: 37.65694 N
Longitude: 35.93833 E
Depth: 20.13 km
Detail:https://t.co/L7FBKWecSu@afadbaskanlik @trthaber @anadoluajansi

— AFAD Deprem (@DepremDairesi) October 27, 2024

Following the earthquake, Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya made statements on his X social media account. Yerlikaya used the following expressions in his statement:

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has occurred in the Kozan district of Adana. It was also felt in surrounding provinces. All teams from AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately begun field surveys. As of now, there are no negative reports.

I extend my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake.

May God protect our country and our nation from disasters.

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has occurred in the Kozan district of Adana. It was also felt in surrounding provinces. All teams from AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately begun field surveys. As of now, there are no negative reports.

To those affected by the earthquake…

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) October 27, 2024

STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR

Following the tremor, which was felt in Osmaniye, Gaziantep, and Kayseri as well as Adana, some citizens took to the streets.

Adana Governor Yavuz Selim Köşger stated, "There is currently no negative situation in our province; our surveys are ongoing."

MINISTER URALOĞLU: FIELD SURVEY WORKS CONTINUE

Minister Uraloğlu made the following statements on his X social media account after the earthquake:

"I extend my best wishes to all our citizens affected by the magnitude 5.0 earthquake in Adana.

Field survey works by our relevant institutions are continuing.

So far, no problems regarding transportation and communication have been detected.

May the Lord protect our homeland from all kinds of disasters."

News Source: 12punto